Azienda Agricola Denis Montanar

Denis Montanar is a fourth-generation winemaker based in Villa Vicentina, a small village in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. Inheriting his family's agricultural legacy, Denis began producing wine in 1989 after taking over his grandfather's vineyards. By 1995, he officially established the Azienda Agricola Denis Montanar winery, focusing on crafting wines that authentically express the local terroir.

The estate spans approximately 10.5 hectares, with vineyards planted on sandy, clay-rich soils that benefit from the proximity to the Adriatic Sea. Denis cultivates a variety of indigenous grape varieties, including Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Tocai Friulano, Verduzzo Friulano, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Since 1996, Denis has adhered to organic farming practices, avoiding synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. In the cellar, he employs spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, eschewing fining and filtration. Aging takes place in steel tanks, cement, or large wooden barrels, depending on the wine's style and structure.